McClendon seeks district judge seat

John "Trey" McClendon, 42, has announced his candidacy as a Republican for judge of the 137th District County Court.

"Here's what you as a voter and as a citizen of Lubbock County can expect from me: When I'm elected, I will be a hard-working judge," he told an audience of supporters Tuesday at the Science Spectrum.

"I will give the taxpayers and the voters an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. The taxpayers of Lubbock County expect their judges to be working in the mornings and in the afternoons of each and every day of each and every week. If the courthouse is open, you will find me there working. In other words, I'm going to earn my keep."

Michael J. Cunningham, who is serving as campaign treasurer, said, "Trey is thoughtful and hard-working - both characteristics that Lubbock needs in its judges. He will be an effective, fair and disciplined judge that Lubbock County taxpayers will appreciate."

McClendon has been a prosecutor for the Lubbock district attorney, a chief felony prosecutor for the 237th District Court, and chief prosecutor for the South Plains Auto Theft Task Force. He has been in private practice since 1998.

He is a graduate of Lubbock High School and Texas Tech School of Law.

"When I'm elected I will be respectful of everybody in my court. Everybody that steps foot into the courthouse deserves respect. I'm not planning on retiring anytime soon. I'm concerned about the future of Lubbock County."